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Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:00:08 +0000
Santa Fe de Antioquia and highlands of Colombia’s Occidente
Immerse yourself in Antioqueño hospitality and breathtaking scenery with a trip to the western highlands of the department.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:47:14 +0000
Two-hour gun battle wages in Colombia’s port city Buenaventura
The recent killing of two journalists and 11 massacres during the new administration of Gustavo Petro casts a worrisome picture of security in Colombia.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:51:39 +0000
Climate change: The enemy that could unite Colombia?
Colombia's Gustavo Petro has pledged to ban fracking, protect the Amazon biosphere and transition toward renewable energies. But can the divisive president deliver on a slate of green initiatives?

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:57:34 +0000
Petro’s security shakeup heralds “army of peace”
President Petro want Colombia's security forces to be part of profound social transformation, including a new "army of peace."

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:25:19 +0000
Colombia moves to restart peace talks with ELN
The Colombian Government of President Gustavo Petro is ready to restart peace talks in Cuba with the country's last remaining Marxist guerrilla, ELN.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:41 +0000
Guaviare’s post-conflict frontier open to tourism
The reputation of the Guaviare department has been slighted by the coca harvest, but with the post-conflict, eco tourism has taking root.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:56:07 +0000
Biden orders continuation of Colombian drug interdiction
Three days after President Gustavo Petro called the War on Drugs a "complete failure" U.S President Joe Biden ordered continuing drug interdiction in Colombia.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:46:48 +0000
Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate satellite internet in Colombia
Colombia's MINTIC has granted Elon Musk's Starlink permission to operate satellite internet in the country and service that will bridge the digital divide in remote regions.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:35:06 +0000
Bandola Music Festival in Sevilla delivers strings to the wind
The Bandola Music Festival in Sevilla, is among the most important in Valle del Cauca, and annual celebration of traditional and alternative music.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:46:50 +0000
Petro calls for a global discussion on drug policy
In his inaugural address to Colombians, President Petro affirmed that the US-led War on Drugs is a "complete failure" and the global community must open a discussion on drug policy,

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:02:56 +0000
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist President
In a ceremony attended by heads of state from across South America, and in the presence of Liberator Simón Bolívar's sword, Gustavo Petro was sworn in as Colombia's 42 President.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:52:07 +0000
Duque ends term with “gratitude” from Bogotá’s Claudia López
In one of his last official acts as President of Colombia, Iván Duque co-financed the construction of the Bogotá Metro's Line 2 underground subway.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:28:23 +0000
The Almojábana’s journey from Caliphate to Colombia
One of Colombia's most favorite sweet breads, enjoyed any time of day, is the almojábana, and food that can trace its history to the moorish kitchen.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:25:34 +0000
Bolívar’s sword to be shown at Petro inauguration
One of Simon Bolivar's swords will be presented during Gustavo Petro's Presidential inauguration on August 7, and symbol of the former M-19 guerrilla.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:06:23 +0000
Culto Pacific redraws Bogotá’s culinary map from Chocó
A recently opened Bogotá restaurant at the heart of the city's La Candelaria - Culto Pacific - draws its culinary inspiration from Colombia's Pacific litoral and its food diversity.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:28:23 +0000
Bogotá, how did we do in 2021?
The most recent report by Bogotá Como Vamos reveals a worrisome panorama of insecurity and income inequality as the city began in 2021 economic reactivation.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:18:31 +0000
Colombia’s National Police face killing spree by Gulf Clan
An unprecedented spate in killings of members of Colombia's National Police has placed security forces on high alert.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:19:57 +0000
Colombia inaugurates Oceanographic Research Center and ship
The Colombian government inaugurated in the port of Cartagena the Caribbean Oceanographic and Hydrographic Research Center, for the protection and conservation of its sovereign waters.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:40:06 +0000
Cali Salsa declared Intangible Cultural Patrimony of Colombia.
The fast steps, gyrating hips and sultry moves of Cali’s legendary dance – salsa caleña – has been recognized by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture as Intangible Cultural Patrimony of the […]

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:41:34 +0000
Colombia in containment phase with monkeypox outbreak
The announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that the monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, comes as Colombia has registered 11 cases of a virus […]

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:40:09 +0000
Opinion: The war Colombia cannot afford to lose
Colombia offers few incentives for graduates to remain in their country and contribute to economic growth and development. The so-called brain drain could worsen with greater taxation in planned reforms.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:47:17 +0000
Colombia celebrates 212 years of Independence.
With started with a flower vase dispute and cancelled dinner party on July 20, 1810, Colombia's independence campaign has had its share of cinematic moments.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:52 +0000
Colombia’s beach escapes and popular destinations
With thousands of miles of coastline, Colombia boasts some of the world's most beautiful and pristine beaches.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:48 +0000
These picture-perfect pueblos make your visit to Colombia
Find time to escape the capital, even if these four towns may not be familiar, they are worth visiting for their architecture, strange delicacies and historical charm.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:12:08 +0000
Opinion: Petro is a politician, not a statesman
President-elect Gustavo Petro is aiming to form a government of consensus and national unity, by offering bureaucratic posts to experienced politicians and ideological has beens.



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